Tags: oral health care, partial dentures, periodontal disease treatment, receding gums, teeth and gums, tender gums, tobacco cessation
We all know that tobacco use and smoking can put your health at many risks of health disease and complications. Now, one more reason is added to the list: periodontal disease. This bad and dangerous habit can put your immune system in peril, and with weaker defenses you are more prone to infections and healing can become slower. For those who are smoking or use tobacco on a regular basis, periodontal disease can manifest through symptoms such as red, swollen or tender gums, bleeding gums during brushing, receding gums, bad breath that is long-lasting, pus between teeth and gums, loose or separating teeth, the change in the fit of partial dentures, or a change in the way your teeth fit together. The best way to win the battle against gum disease or periodontal disease symptoms is to stop smoking and tobacco use since they complicate the effectivity of periodontal disease cures and compromise your health against infections. It is best for smokers to consult their physicians regarding programs on tobacco cessation and the dentist for periodontal disease treatment and proper oral health care.
